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Sr. Finance Business Partner

Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems

At McGill, we turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps rebuild depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener planet. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose.

Our goal is simple but powerful: to support a more sustainable planet by offering one of the best solutions for soil health. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy.

When you join McGill, you're joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what's right for our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you're working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Finance Business Partner plays a critical dual role, providing strong financial governance while actively partnering with site leadership to drive operational and financial performance. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational involvement. You are not just reporting the numbers—you are embedded in the business, helping leaders understand what the numbers mean, why they matter, and how to act on them. This role serves as a trusted advisor to on-site leadership and a key liaison to Corporate Finance. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AND MAY BE A HYBRID ROLE FOR THOSE CANDIDIATES LOCATED IN THE GREATER SE FLORIDA AREA.

How You Make an Impact in This Role:

You bring clarity to complexity. You connect financial results to real operational activity and help leaders make informed decisions that improve productivity, control costs, and enable growth. You are equally comfortable reviewing a variance report, walking the site to understand processes, partnering with leadership to build a forward-looking plan. You roll up your sleeves, ask the right questions, and help turn insight into action.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Reporting Structure & Governance

Serve in a dual-reporting capacity, supporting on-site leadership while partnering closely with Corporate Finance
Act as the primary financial liaison between site operations and HQ
Ensure financial governance, internal controls, and compliance standards are consistently upheld

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Partnership

Partner with the General Manager in the development of the annual operating budget
Cascade financial targets and expectations to functional leaders on site
Collaborate with Operations leadership to identify productivity improvements and cost-optimization opportunities
Support Sales and leadership teams in evaluating and enabling growth opportunities
Develop forecasts that reflect both financial trends and operational realities

Reporting, Analytics & KPI Management

Own timely, cross-functional reporting that ties financial performance directly to operational outcomes

Organize, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost drivers, labor efficiency, productivity, and margin performance

• Establish and maintain weekly and monthly reporting cadences for site leadership • Clearly communicate performance against targets and highlight critical-to-process metrics

Note: This position requires extensive experience with Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) analyses.

Budget Tracking & Variance Analysis

Lead budget tracking and variance analysis of actual results versus plan
Proactively identify trends, risks, and emerging issues that may impact financial performance
Recommend corrective actions and partner with leaders to implement solutions

Decision Support & Business Insight

Perform periodic cost-benefit, ROI, and scenario analyses to support data-driven decisions
Translate financial data into actionable insights for operational and leadership teams
Support strategic planning initiatives with sound financial modeling and analysis

Operational Engagement

Actively engage with on-site operations to gain a deep understanding of business processes
Partner directly with supervisors and managers to understand how day-to-day decisions impact financial results
Take a hands-on, “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach to learning the business and driving improvement

Essentials for the Role:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
7+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or controller-level roles, preferably within operations, manufacturing, industrial, or environmental services environments
Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leaders and senior leadership

Technical & Professional Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements
Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
Ability to design and manage KPI dashboards and recurring reporting
High proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience implementing ERP systems as beneficial
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers

Communication & Leadership

Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Strong influencing skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across operations, finance, and leadership teams

Success Profile:

To thrive in this role, the Senior Finance Business Partner will demonstrate:

Strategic & Operational Balance Ability to balance financial governance with hands-on operational partnership, ensuring both compliance and performance.
Financial Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing insight, guidance, and accountability around financial performance.
Analytical Rigor Deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful analysis that drives better decisions.
Business Partnership Build strong relationships with on-site leaders and Corporate Finance, aligning site performance with enterprise goals.
Proactive Problem Solving Anticipate risks and opportunities, identify root causes, and drive corrective action.
Continuous Improvement Champion process improvements that strengthen financial discipline, efficiency, and transparency.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, and walk throughout the facility
Use hands and arms for computer work and document review
Occasionally visit operational areas, which may require walking on uneven surfaces or near active equipment

Work Environment: Combination of office and industrial site environment

Exposure to operational areas, noise, and outdoor conditions when engaging with site operations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

McGill Environmental Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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